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It is cumbersome to remember and record the details of every banking transaction for an individual on an everyday basis, while it is important to know the same. Fortunately, it is the least of your worries, as mini statements help track your bank account's latest transactions and inform you about your current bank balance. This article will brief you on how mini statements work, what they mean, how you can obtain them, and what differentiates them from bank statements.
What purpose does a mini statement serve?
A mini statement or a bank mini statement helps you review the last few transactions in your bank account. Mini statements aren't different from bank statements, which provide the list of transactions carried out in your account in a month or a year.
There are several ways of getting a mini statement, including getting it via SMS and mobile banking. Let us examine each of these methods to understand them better.
1. Mini statement in ATM
To get a mini statement at an ATM, follow these steps.
2. Mini statement via a missed call
A mini statement can also be collected by giving a missed call to a number communicated to you by your bank. Here are the steps to be followed.
3. Mini statement via an SMS
Another convenient way of receiving a mini statement on your phone is by sending an SMS to the bank via your registered mobile number. The following are the steps involved.
IDFC FIRST Bank's SMS banking services range from checking your current bank balance to getting your mini statement. You can also request a new chequebook or block your debit card completely via SMS.
4. Mini statement through net banking
Online banking offers the most convenient way to retrieve your account statement. Follow the steps below to fetch your account mini statement.
· Log into your net banking account
· Visit the account details section
· Choose your savings account; you should find the mini-statement option here
· Click on the mini statement option and choose the duration for which you need the account details
· You will see the details account statement
5. Mini statement via WhatsApp banking
If you have registered for WhatsApp banking in your IDFC FIRST Bank account, you can retrieve your mini statement via WhatsApp without any hassles. Follow these steps –
· Open WhatsApp on your mobile phone
· Send ‘Hi’ on 95555 55555
· You will receive a reply that mentions bank account queries
· Select the mini statement query or option '2’ and- click ‘Send’
· You will get the details of your transactions in the conversation
6. Mini statement by mobile banking
Like net banking, you can also use the mobile app to retrieve your mini statement. Use the following ways to get your bank account mini statement.
· Open your mobile banking app on your smartphone
· Navigate to the account details section
· Choose your savings account, you can see the mini-statement option
· Tap on the mini statement option and choose the duration for which you need the account details
· You will see the details account statement
Mini statements vs Bank statements
A mini statement is a type of bank statement. A bank statement includes the account holder's name, registered mobile number, residential address, account details such as type, total balance, and the transaction history spanning (typically) a month or a year. The customer has to visit the bank's branch to obtain a bank statement. Here are some differences between a bank statement and a mini statement.
Advantages of mini statement services
Mini statements help you check your recent transactions and monitor your account better. Here are the key advantages of mini statement services.
· As an account holder, you can conveniently check your recent transaction without having to visit the bank and stand in a queue.
· The service is available round-the-clock so you can get your transaction details on the go anywhere anytime.
· Since there are several ways to retrieve bank account mini statements, you don’t need an active internet connection every time you wish to check your transaction.
· The service is free of charge, and you don’t need to pay any amount to download a mini statement. IDFC FIRST Bank offers over 28 free banking services in addition to mini statements to enhance your savings.
· There are no upper limits to using the mini statement services. You can download your bank account statement any number of times.
· You don’t need to have a smartphone to get the mini statements. You can retrieve the details of your transactions through ATMs, SMS, calls, etc.
· Using the mini statement regularly, you can monitor your account better and check your extra expenses.
· Also, you can save time on the manual passbook printings for overseeing transactions at the bank branch.
Yes, you can visit the bank branch or a nearby ATM to get your mini statement offline. However, the process may be time-consuming, and you should rely on online sources to save time and effort.
You can follow the steps mentioned below to get your mini statement through phone SMS service.
All the online mini statement services are easy to use. You can use one or the other depending on the network availability. However, the mobile app is the best way to get mini statements and monitor your bank account. With an IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app, you can also opt for an e-statement for your bank account and get your monthly account transactions directly to your mail. It removes the hassles of manually downloading the account statement.
All the common queries related to your bank account can be addressed using WhatsApp banking services. To use the service, simply type ‘Hi’ on 95555 55555 from your registered mobile number. The bank will send you a list of queries which you can use to get your issue resolved. For convenience, save the WhatsApp number for IDFC FIRST Bank on your mobile device to easily access it anytime.
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